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It\u2019s that time again\u2014cozy season is upon us and your Backblaze authors are eager to share some of their favorite reads. Feel free to use them as a gift guide<\/a> (if you still have gifts to give<\/a>, that is), as a list of recs<\/a> to start your New Year\u2019s resolutions off right, or just some excellent excuses to take some much-needed solo time away from the family.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So, whether the weather outside is frightful, or, like at our home office in San Mateo, weird and drizzly, we hope you enjoy! And, as always, feel free to let us know what you thought in the comments.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tech Expertise and Whimsical Reads, All in One List<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pat Patterson<\/a>, Chief Technical Evangelist<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story<\/a>, by Daniel Rachel<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In 1979, a clutch of young, multiracial bands burst onto the music scene in the UK, each offering their own take on ska, the precursor to reggae that originated in 1950’s Jamaica. “Too Much Too Young”, named after The Specials’ 1980 UK number one hit, tells the fascinating story of how bands such as The Specials, The Selecter, and The Beat (ok, “The English Beat” in the U.S.) took punk’s do-it-yourself ethic, blended it with reggae rhythms, and, as the 70s turned into the 80s, released a string of singles and albums that dominated the pop charts.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Looking back from 2023, it’s astonishing to realize that this was the first time many audiences had seen black and white musicians on stage together, and musician-turned-author Daniel Rachel does a great job telling the 2 Tone story in the context of the casual racism, economic recession, and youth unemployment of the time. Highly recommended for any music fan, whether or not you remember moonstomping<\/a> back in the day!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Vinodh Subramanian<\/a>, Product Marketing Manager<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Build: An Unorthodox Guide To Making Things Worth Making<\/a>, by Tony Fadell<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I picked up this book while waiting for a flight at an airport and it quickly became a source of inspiration. Authored by Tony Fadell, who played a significant role in building successful tech products like iPod, iPhone, and the Nest thermostat, the book provides insights and strategies on how to build yourself, build your career, and ultimately build products that users love. What I love about the book is how it creates a practical roadmap for building things in life and business, and it makes those things seem more possible and achievable regardless of what stage of career (or life) you\u2019re in. I\u2019d highly recommend this for anyone who loves to build things, but is not sure what to focus on in what order.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

nathaniel wagner<\/a>, Senior Site Reliability Engineer<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems<\/a>, by Martin Kleppmann<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Backblaze has created several data intensive applications, and while normally I am not a fan of deeply technical books because I am a learn-by-doing type of person, I think this book does a fantastic job at explaining the strengths and weaknesses of various strategies to handling large amounts of data. It also helps that I am a big fan of the freedom\/speed of NoSQL, and here at Backblaze we use Cassandra to keep our index of over 500 billion Backblaze B2 files. :)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Nicole Gale<\/a>, Marketing Operations Manager<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold<\/a>, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s probably the shortest book I read this year, but the one that stuck with me the most. \u201cBefore the Coffee Gets Cold\u201d is a new take (at least for me) on time traveling that dives into what would you do if you could go back in time, but it doesn\u2019t change anything (or does it?). Each chapter is a short story following a different character\u2019s journey to decide to sit in the chair and drink the coffee. You won\u2019t regret picking up this book!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Andy Klein<\/a>, Principal Cloud Storage Storyteller<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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A Brief History of Time<\/a>, by Stephen Hawking<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I reread \u201cA Brief History of Time” by Stephen Hawking this past year. I read it years ago to understand the science. This time as I read it I felt an appreciation for the elegance that is the universe. The book is an approachable scientific read, but it does demand your full attention while reading, and if you slept through your high school and college physics classes, the book may not be for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Molly Clancy<\/a>, Senior Content Editor<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Demon Copperhead<\/a>, by Barbara Kingsolver<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cDemon Copperhead\u201d is the book that brought me back to reading for pleasure after having a baby. Some perspective for new parents\u2014he\u2019s almost one and a half, so\u2026 go easy on yourselves. Anyway, about this book: you probably never thought you wanted to get inside the head of a teenage boy from the hollers of coal country, but you do. Trust me, you do. Barbara Kingsolver doesn\u2019t hold back when it comes to, let\u2019s say, the authenticity of what a teenage boy from the hollers of coal country thinks about, and she somehow manages to do it without being cringe. It\u2019s a damning critique of social services, the foster care system, the school system to some extent, Big Pharma to a huge extent, and even Big City Liberals in a way that\u2019s clarifying for this Big City Liberal who now lives \u2026in the hollers of coal country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Troy Liljedahl<\/a>, Director, Solutions Engineering<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity<\/a>, by Kim Scott<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The book that really stuck with me this year is \u201cRadical Candor\u201d by Kim Scott. This was the best book on leadership and management I’ve ever read, and I\u2019ve been recommending it to my friends and colleagues who are looking for ways to improve in those skills. I love how Scott gives you actionable items to take with you into the workplace rather than generalized advice that’s less applicable to specific situations. I loved the book so much I started listening to the Radical Candor podcast<\/a>, which has quickly become a favorite of mine as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kari Rivas<\/a>, Senior Product Marketing Manager<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The Grace Year<\/a>, by Kim Liggett<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For fans of \u201cThe Handmaid’s Tale\u201d, \u201cHunger Games\u201d, and any other books where women are badasses (can I say that?) fighting a dystopian empire, \u201cThe Grace Year\u201d will not disappoint. This book examines the often fraught and complex relationships between women, with a magical bent. Think Lady of the Flies. Just like the mentioned references, this thrilling read will leave you feeling both hopeful and sad\u2014exactly the mix of feelings we’re all looking for at the end of the year, amIright?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yev Pusin<\/a>, Senior Director, Marketing<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The Aeronaut\u2019s Windlass<\/a>, by Jim Butcher<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I do not feel like I need to sell this book too hard. Here\u2019s the gist. Jim Butcher (of Dresden Files and Codex Alera fame) wrote this book. It\u2019s about an airship-filled steampunk society that\u2019s divided into living habitats they call spires. It has air ship battles. Magic. Snarky characters. And possibly most important of all: TALKING CATS AS A MAIN CHARACTER. Enjoy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mark Potter<\/a>, Chief Information Security Officer<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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To Shape a Dragon\u2019s Breath: The First Book of Nampeshiweisit<\/a>, by Moniquill Blackgoose (and some other bonus books!)<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I don’t really have a book recommendation, but I have a few books that I’m reading at the moment: \u201cTo Shape a Dragon’s Breath\u201d (a recommendation from a fellow\u00a0Backblazer that I’m only a couple of chapters into) and Robert Jordan’s \u201cThe Eye of the World\u201d (has been on my list for over a decade, so far I’m underwhelmed).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gleb Budman<\/a>, Chief Executive Officer<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet<\/a>, by Andrew Blum<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The idea that the internet is \u201ca series of tubes\u201d may have been widely mocked when former Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska famously described it. But he wasn\u2019t entirely wrong.<\/a> I love how Blum starts with a simple question: “Where does this cord that comes out of my modem actually go?” and then that takes him on a journey of exploration around the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Alison McClelland<\/a>, Senior Technical Editing Manager<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void<\/a>, by Mary Roach<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mary Roach presents a unique view of the challenges of space, investigating the comical side of planetary exploration, from zero-gravity hijinks to the surprisingly practical challenges of personal hygiene in orbit. Forget packing trendy outfits in your stylish carry-on; in the cosmos, it’s all about zero-gravity hairstyles and toothpaste that doesn’t float away mid-brush.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Stephanie Doyle<\/a>, Associate Editor and Writer<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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All the Birds in the Sky<\/a>, by Charlie Jane Anders<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This book is a wonderful mashup of near-future sci fi, magical realism, strong character arcs, and so much more. It\u2019s brilliant at taking things that seem familiar\u2014urban San Francisco for example, or science as a concept\u2014and inserting chaos and whimsy in ways that challenge our base assumptions and create a totally unexpected, but absolutely believable, universe. It\u2019s so matter-of-fact in tone, that you may just question whether magic does<\/em> exist. And, with all that, the book ends by delivering a poignant and thoughtful ending that turns all that quirkiness inside out, and forces you to wonder about the world you\u2019re living in right now, and how you can change things. It\u2019s one of my go-to recommendations for fans of all kinds of fiction.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Patrick Thomas<\/a>, Senior Director, Publishing<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore<\/a>, by Robin Sloan<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So, full disclosure\u2014I continue to struggle with being a toddler dad when it comes to reading. (Evidence: I\u2019ve read \u201cThe Grinch\u201d10 times in the last 24 hours and my heart is feeling three sizes too small). So this isn\u2019t a new recommendation, but rather a recommendation I\u2019m realizing not enough people in tech have received yet. \u201cMr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore\u201d brings together my two worlds: books and tech\u2026 and, well, fantasy and mystery sort of (not my worlds, but I like to dwell in the idea that there\u2019s a near-real fantasy world at the edge of our experience). If you like data and narrative structure, or if you like a spooky adventure, or if you like dusty old bookshops, Robin Sloan has you covered with this one. And, once you\u2019ve read this, get on his email lists<\/a>, he writes about history, fiction, and technology (and olive oil) beautifully. P.S.: I don\u2019t know why Picador insists on this terrible cover, it does little to convey the world inside the book\u2014don\u2019t make my mistake and judge this book by its cover).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Happy Reading From Backblaze<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We hope this list piques your interest\u2014we may be a tech company, but nothing beats a good, old fashioned book (or audiobook) to help you unwind, disconnect, and lose yourself in someone else\u2019s story for a while. (Okay, we may be biased on the Publishing team.)\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Any reading recommendations to give us? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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